#129. Setsubunn Sai 節分祭

こんにちは。 今日もジェニのピカピカ日本語をきいてくれてありがとうございます。 Now that I have introduced the history of Setsubun and what to do, I would like to introduce the Setsubun festivals 節分祭 at shrines and temples  around Japan. At Sensouji Temple 浅草寺, a bean-throwing ceremony called Fukujyunomai　福聚の舞 is held with entertainers and other performers. During the Setsubun Festival, the Toshiotoko 年男 throws beans in the hope that they will dispel misfortune and evil. After that, the Seven Gods 七福神 of Good Fortune Dance is performed to praise the good fortune and virtue of Kannon 観音, and is said to have been taken from the legend of the Seven Gods of Good Fortune. In addition to Sensoji Temple, Setsubun Festival is also held at shrines and temples in various places such as Nishiarai Daishi 西新井大師 and Shimoshinmei Jinjya　下神明神社, where entertainers are invited to throw beans. If you have a chance, try to participate in bean-throwing! 仲見世通り　Nakamise Dori だるま Daruma じゃあまたね。